Homelite UT10544 Call Us First, speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the, Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Cause		Solution
Engine starts, runs,	Carburetor requires		Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle
and accelerates	adjustment­	to idle	speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the
but will not idle.	speed.		Maintenance section of this manual.
Chain turns at	Carburetor requires		Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to de-
idle.	­adjustment to idle		crease speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in
	speed.		the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Air leak in the intake		Contact an authorized service center for a rebuild kit.
	system.
Bar and chain	Chain oil tank empty.		Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.
running hot and	Chain tension is too		Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain
smoking.	tight.		Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Oiler is not		Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and
	functioning.		check for lubricant dripping from SAFE-T-TIP®and guide
			bar. If lubricant is present, the chain may be dull or bar
			may be damaged. If no lubricant is on the SAFE-T-TIP®,
			contact an authorized service center.
Engine starts and	Chain brake is		Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain
runs, but chain is	engaged.		Brake in the Operation­	section of this manual.
not rotating.	Chain tension is too		Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain
	tight.		Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual.
	Guide bar and		Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the
	chain assembled		Maintenance section of this manual.
	incorrectly.
	Guide bar and/or		Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
	chain are damaged.
	Drive sprocket teeth		Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket
	damaged		replacement.
Chain tensioning	Tip of guide bar is not		Raise tip of guide bar while rotating tension adjustment
dial is difficult to	raised.		dial.
turn.	Clutch cover lock		Press in the clutch cover lock knob and rotate coun-
	knob is too tight.		terclockwise to slightly loosen the clutch cover before
			attempting to adjust chain tension.

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